The
Woodman’s Hut
Off-Grid with 12 Volt Lighting & Powerbank
Sleeps 2
Stay in the Woodman’s Hut
The Woodman’s Hut — a one-of-a-kind off-grid hideaway in the heart of the Cairngorms.
Nestled in centuries-old Scots pine forest within the Cairngorms National Park, this award-winning cabin is crafted almost entirely from its surroundings — a true return to simple living, comfort and wild beauty.
Set on a wee hill, the Woodman’s Hut opens onto a vast view of the Cairngorm Mountains, the Northern Corries and the moorland stretching towards the Ryvoan Pass. There is nowhere else quite like it.
Here, life runs on a different rhythm. Shower outside under water you’ve heated yourself, surrounded by pine and sky. Use the compost loo in its own little hut and light your evening with a small solar lamp as the sun dips behind the hills. It’s all part of the experience — real, unhurried, and deeply restorative.
Inside, natural textures and warm wood create a space that feels both wild and welcoming. It’s a place to switch off, reconnect and share the quiet together.
When you’re ready to unwind a little more, fire up the Toast Sauna by the pond or join a session in our well-being hut, Breathing Space. Then come back to your hilltop hideaway, where stillness and starlight are your only company.
Absolutely delightful and a perfect escape from the world. Wish we could have hidden away a bit longer. Thank you for taking such good care of us and for dreaming up and providing such an incredible little sanctuary.
Kim & Ed
March 2024
Facilities & Amenities
KITCHEN
HEATING
BATHROOM
SLEEPING
Bush shower
Compost loo
Linens, towels
Sleeps up to 2
Hebridean box-bed
Wood-burning stove
Unlimited firewood
Self-catering
Gas cooker
Stream-cooled ‘fridge’
Larder essentials
Wi-Fi
No mains electricity
ENTERTAINMENT
Stargazer window
Radio
Games
Books
FULLY OFF-GRID
Key Information
Check-in
4pm-10pm
Check-out
10am
HOW WE WORK
Quiet hours from 10pm-8am
No smoking
No pets, sorry
Self-catering; groceries from our own wee Dell Grocer, the (real) Dell Grocer across the river, Nethy Store, Balliefurth Farm Shop and the Co-Op.
The Woodman’s Hut is the most fully off-grid of the huts. There’s a light from a battery but no mains electricity. We provide firewood.
We recommend packing a head torch, sturdy footwear and easily carried luggage is advised.
FIND YOUR OWN ADVENTURE
This is your place. Find your hut and explore.
The Lazy Duck is not ‘hosted’ like a hotel is, it’s different. Roger and his family may be around, or we may be away. If this is your first time here, we’ve made it easy to find your feet and you’ll receive a self check-in video before you arrive.
PAYMENT & CANCELLATION
A 30% deposit secures your stay, with the balance due six weeks before your arrival.
If your plans have to change, please let us know as soon as you can. We can only refund payment if we are able to re-let your booking, but we will do our best to promote it on our website and on the socials.
Travel insurance is a good idea too.
Where to find us
The Lazy Duck
Nethy Bridge
Inverness-shire
PH25 3ED